Pathoses of coronoid process as a cause of mouth-opening restrictions

Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol. 1994 Jun;77(6):579-84. doi: 10.1016/0030-4220(94)90314-x.

Abstract

The mandible coronoid process is another site subject to various pathoses that may result in limited jaw movement. Six different pathoses that prevented the free rotation of the coronoid are presented. Differential diagnosis and treatment approach are emphasized.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Hyperplasia
  • Male
  • Mandible / abnormalities
  • Mandible / pathology
  • Mandibular Diseases / etiology
  • Mandibular Diseases / physiopathology*
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / physiopathology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteochondroma / physiopathology
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Temporal Muscle / injuries
  • Trismus / physiopathology
  • Zygomatic Fractures / complications